Mali: French-led soldiers 'in control of Gao' [View all]

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Source: BBC

French-led troops in Mali have taken control of the northern town of Gao, the French defence ministry has said.

The town was previously a stronghold of Islamist fighters after it was seized by an alliance of Tuareg rebels and Islamists last April.

French-led troops moved into Gao itself after earlier securing the airport and a strategic bridge to the south.

Gao was one of the first places targeted by French airstrikes when it began its military intervention.



Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21210496

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More: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/26/french-troops-mali-gao-airport